My mother started this when my father was in the military. We ask single people to join us for the holidays. Like Christmas Thanksgiving and etc. It makes it worthwhile to share with others food good times and wonderful memories. We dont ask for anything in return aka presents that is up to the person invited. We just ask them to show up. LOL So far this helps when single mothers children are with their other relatives and single guys (usually in the military) for a family celebration. It also cuts down on suicides during the holidays. Isn't that what the holidays should be about?

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May the Great Spirit guide your Heart to lead your path

I think that the most importnat thing to do when it comes to holidays is find the best places to get the party decorations and party supplies. I know that I have no ideas where to find these things. I only wish I did.

Hey, if anyone can help me feel free to. I can't even seem to get my sons birthday party planned out well.

But if you can find a great place for the party supplies I think you are oging to have a great season. Parties suck if they do not look good. Sorry to be shallow but it is true!

((Mala))
My only thing I worry about a party is that everyone is comfortable and having a good time. Yet If I were decorating I would plan a theme i.e. New Year's which leads to many variations. Yet like I said simple and easy is best so the person hosting the party isnt overwhelmed. White plates and White cups with some markers makes fun. You can do designs or put your resolutions on them or make silly faces...whatever takes your fancy. Just my ideas on that
Hope everything works out well with your son's birthday. I know my sons' like cars so many a theme around a race track table cloth with plates looking like cars and the cups like flags would be an idea.